Economic Development

For those who want an outdoor adventure in and around one of the most beautiful towns anywhere, Charlevoix, Michigan offers a most picturesque setting on three lakes (including Lake Michigan), a quaint, charming and vibrant downtown and one-of-a-kind festivals.

“Match on Main” is a reimbursement grant program, provided by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, for small businesses located in Select or Master level Michigan Main Street communities. Up to $30,000 is available for eligible businesses and requires a 10% cash match. This grant program will provide funding to Select or Master level Michigan Main Street programs to support small business owners as they explore ways to improve the interior space. The goal of Match on Main is threefold:
1) to strengthen small business through working with the local Main Street program and through consulting with the Small Business Development Center thus making the business more sustainable for the long term,
2) to reactivate underutilized and vacant commercial space in MMS districts, and
3) To grow the Community’s entrepreneurial ecosystem by supporting place-based businesses that fit within the Main Street Program’s strategy and priorities.